[David Tucker]

I'm one of those people who can hear the TV turned on. Not the sound of the program on...the sound of the CRT. I always thought everyone could hear it. When I was a kid and snuck out late to watch TV I was always afraid that the noise (that to me sounds very loud) would wake my parents.

Wish I'd known only my brother and I could hear it

[David Tucker]

I'm one of those people who can hear the TV turned on. Not the sound of the program on...the sound of the CRT. I always thought everyone could hear it. When I was a kid and snuck out late to watch TV I was always afraid that the noise (that to me sounds very loud) would wake my parents.

Wish I'd known only my brother and I could hear it

[crimsonsky]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

Indeed - every set of ears are different. My wife has a really hard time finding earbuds that are small enough for her ears. But the catch is that most places won't accept the return of headphones after they've been used for sanitary reasons - at least that's how it works with iPods where I live. I haven't tried to return regular headphones...

For those who have problems getting Universal IEMs to fit, I recommend the Comply foam tips. They are much more comfortable than any "stock" silicon ear pieces. (www.complyfoam.com)

I use UE Triple.fi 10's and before that Super.fi 5 Pros and never could stand them for more than a couple of hours. Now, with the Complys, I can listen for several hours at a time without discomfort.

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by crimsonsky

I use UE Triple.fi 10's and before that Super.fi 5 Pros and never could stand them for more than a couple of hours. Now, with the Complys, I can listen for several hours at a time without discomfort.

This certainly caught my attention - I find that I can't wear my Super.fi 5 EB's for more than an hour before they start to hurt my ears. I'll definitely want to check these out...

[Deemo]

You were listening to Flyleaf

Who woulda thunk it?

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by Deemo

You were listening to Flyleaf Who woulda thunk it?

My musical tastes range far and wide - shockingly, I even find that Pussycat Dolls "When I Grow Up" song to be super catchy.

Anberlin is another band I'm really into at the moment - great music!

[Brad Adrian]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

...most places won't accept the return of headphones after they've been used...

FWIW, Bose will accept the return of earbuds within 30 days of purchase if you don't like them. 'Course, you pay about 300% the price of the Ultimate Ears.

Out of curiosity, Jason, which earbuds are your all-time favorites? I've never really liked the tonal balance of the Bose and find the Shure I've had for years just about unbeatable -- except for the around-the-ear cord configuration.

Are there others out there I should be trying?

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by Brad Adrian

Out of curiosity, Jason, which earbuds are your all-time favorites? I've never really liked the tonal balance of the Bose and find the Shure I've had for years just about unbeatable -- except for the around-the-ear cord configuration.

I used a set of Shure EC3's, and thought they sounded good until I tried Ultimate Ears - which are now my favourites, regardless of model. I regularly use a set of Super.fi 5 EB's, and they sound fantastic.

[Ed Hansberry]

Well, I got these for Christmas - added them to my wish list as a result of this thread. I am returning them though. I cannot get the things to stay in my ear. It isn't the part that goes in the ear. It is the black thing where the wire connects - it is so large, it extends right out to the part on my ear that covers the canal and they won't sit straight, so they work loose. Even sitting listening while reading, after 15-20 minutes, they are loose. If jogging, forget it, 2-3 minutes tops. Shame, becuse they really sound good, they are just to thick for my ears.

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry

Well, I got these for Christmas - added them to my wish list as a result of this thread. I am returning them though.

That's too bad - I guess until human beings are genetically engineered to have identical ear size, a few of us will always have problems like this...

[Ed Hansberry]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

That's too bad - I guess until human beings are genetically engineered to have identical ear size, a few of us will always have problems like this...

Yeah. They sound great, they just don't fit. They are nearly twice as thick as my old Sony earbuds, which don't work anymore. Got 6 years of life out of them though.

Oh well, lesson learned. I need svelt earbuds.